versable

adjective

1. Capable of being turned; flexible, changeable, or inconsistent.

   Hence they are naturally led to relinquish the firmness of an upright character, for that supple and versable turn, which accommodates itself to the times, and assumes whatever appearance seems most convenient for interest.

Where it comes from

From Latin versabilis. Compare French versable. See versatile.

Adapted from the Wiktionary entry versable (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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